impatient of control, restraint, or delay, as persons; restless; uneasy.

refractory; stubborn.

refusing to go forward; balky

a restive horse.

adjective

calm , collected , patient , relaxed

adjective

agitated , balky , contrary , edgy , fidgety , fractious , fretful , froward , ill at ease , jittery , jumpy , nervy , obstinate , on edge , ornery * , perverse , recalcitrant , refractory , restless , stubborn , tense , uneasy , unruly , unyielding , uptightnotes:restive means impatient or fidgety under pressure or restraint; restless is being uneasy , unquiet , or unable to relax or rest , nervous , skittish , twitchy